A Final Fantasy 16 enthusiast and skilled artist crafted an impressive representation of Clive Rosfield, the game's primary protagonist, and shared a snapshot of their completed masterpiece for all to admire. On social media platforms, fans of Final Fantasy 16 lauded the artist for their distinctive style and portrayal of the game's latest hero. Additionally, the artist received praise for their transparency in the creative process.
In Final Fantasy 16, players assume control of Clive Rosfield as he embarks on a journey spanning three significant phases of his life. It begins during his teenage years as a member of the Shield of Rosaria and proceeds into his 20s and 30s as he seeks vengeance for his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix. Despite the unexpected challenges that arise during Clive's quest, his inherent kindness and unwavering commitment to his family and comrades remain steadfast. These intangible qualities have already established Clive as an exceptional protagonist in the relatively brief period since the release of Final Fantasy 16, inspiring fan artists to express their creative perspectives on this fiery hero.
On the Gaming subreddit, a user named TylorHepnerArt shared their rendition of Clive. The artist utilized digital tools to create an oil-on-canvas style, resulting in an intriguing depiction of Clive and other Final Fantasy protagonists. TylorHepnerArt opted for a night setting, accentuating Clive's fiery presence against the backdrop of a full moon in the upper left corner. Clive, donning his red and black attire, is depicted facing right, clutching his sword Invictus in his right hand. The painting showcases the flames of his Eikon Ifrit emerging from the bottom, implying that Clive is either casting a Fire spell towards an unseen target or on the verge of transforming into Ifrit. To safeguard against plagiarism, TylorHepnerArt discreetly placed watermarks throughout the artwork and signed it at the bottom right corner.
Within a day, TylorHepnerArt's Clive artwork garnered over 1.5k upvotes on the Gaming subreddit. Fans of Final Fantasy 16 expressed their appreciation for the OP's portrayal of Clive in the comments section. While one individual bemoaned the increasing prevalence of AI-generated art in video games, TylorHepnerArt reassured them that no AI programs were used and even provided a video showcasing the creation of their artwork.
Despite being marketed as a fully realized experience, Final Fantasy 16 has garnered such immense support from fans and achieved notable sales figures that the development team is now contemplating the possibility of releasing additional content in the form of DLC. The nature of what this future content may entail remains uncertain and can only be revealed with the passage of time. PS5 users can currently access Final Fantasy 16.